Audi TT 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 64 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi TT consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi TT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi TT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km.
The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.41 m | |
| Audi TT is 22 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi TT has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2400 | |
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